Predicted Borussia Dortmund lineup for Hoffenheim clash
By Tushar Bahl
Midfielders: Salih Özcan, Jude Bellingham, Marco Reus
Salih Özcan made a big impact on his debut last weekend, and is set to start in defensive midfield on Friday. The Turkish international will face a much tougher assignment against Hoffenheim. But if he performs like he did last weekend, Borussia Dortmund should be in good stead to claim the three points.
With Mahmoud Dahoud a doubt, Jude Bellingham will start in the number eight role once again. He will be crucial to Borussia Dortmund’s hopes of winning the midfield battle. The England international scored a superb goal in this fixture last season.
Marco Reus will start in attacking midfield once again, looking to find some form. Borussia Dortmund’s attack hasn’t fully clicked yet this season, and Reus will look to help change that on Friday.